I don't think I've asthma anymore

RubRox

I'm 17, I was diagnosed with allergy induced asthma as an infant. Since the age of 13 I was on annual injections to control that, And I've now finished the treatment, but I was given a brown inhaler as a precaution.

I don't think I still have asthma, It feels to me more like a habit or a calming agent, I always take a brown inhaler before I go to sleep regardless, I just get into bed and take it.
I mean I was on the infant inhaler (50mg) till recently when I was moved to a 100mg and then 150mg without going to the doctor! I was just told by the pharmacy I was 'on the wrong dose' but I had no side affects.

I completed a lifegaurd course with a chest infection, I've a ridiculously low resting heart rate and I have a large lung capacity (I swim a lot)

Is there a way to get tested to see if I still have asthma?

john the one

cant answer your question but i can say that i had asthma pretty bad as a kid but i havent been troubled by it in at least 10 years. And i smoke a little.

Its like i grew out of it.

ardinn

Same here

I havnt used an inhaler in 14 yrs - but without it I would have a panic attack - ridiculous but i still need to carry it!!

Insect Overlord

Isn't that the whole point of a preventative inhaler? That it stops you from getting into a bad way in the first place? I know I was lucky enough to grow out of asthma, but I was much younger when I was on my inhalers so I can't remember the process of coming off them.

the_syco

RubRox wrote: »

Is there a way to get tested to see if I still have asthma?

Did you have a specific trigger?

RubRox

the_syco wrote: »

Did you have a specific trigger?

Dust mite, pollen etc but that's what the injections were for..
I seem to have exercise induced asthma but only when I'm unfit (maybe it's excuse induced?..)

ardinn

Instead of using the preventers why not stop and carry a salbutamol inhaler - used when needed - you'd know fairly quick if it was gone or not. (this is just a suggestion - ask your doc obvs)

RubRox

ardinn wrote: »

Instead of using the preventers why not stop and carry a salbutamol inhaler - used when needed - you'd know fairly quick if it was gone or not. (this is just a suggestion - ask your doc obvs)

Odd thing is even when I feel like I need an inhaler I only have to take the preventative.. Which makes me think it's just for comfort..

I think I'll try that and over time build it up (start off just a normal day and build up to a full work/cardio etc)

Aside from that, is it actually possible for a doctor to put it on your record that you don't have asthma?

locum-motion

ardinn wrote: »

Instead of using the preventers why not stop and carry a salbutamol inhaler - used when needed - you'd know fairly quick if it was gone or not. (this is just a suggestion - ask your doc obvs)

What qualifies you to offer this advice? Are you a doctor? A pharmacist? Even if you are, are you the OP's doctor or pharmacist? Have you taken a full history, reviewed other meds taken?

RubRox wrote: »

Odd thing is even when I feel like I need an inhaler I only have to take the preventative.. Which makes me think it's just for comfort..

I think I'll try that and over time build it up (start off just a normal day and build up to a full work/cardio etc)

Aside from that, is it actually possible for a doctor to put it on your record that you don't have asthma?

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not seek - or accept - advice from random internet idiots.

ardinn

ardinn wrote: »

Instead of using the preventers why not stop and carry a salbutamol inhaler - used when needed - you'd know fairly quick if it was gone or not. (this is just a suggestion - ask your doc obvs)

locum-motion wrote: »

What qualifies you to offer this advice? Are you a doctor? A pharmacist? Even if you are, are you the OP's doctor or pharmacist? Have you taken a full history, reviewed other meds taken?




Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not seek - or accept - advice from random internet idiots.

No I'm not a Doctor, but can you not read?? Are you an imbecile? Have you something wrong in your head that allows you to see what you want for the purpose of faux outrage??

RubRox

locum-motion wrote: »

What qualifies you to offer this advice? Are you a doctor? A pharmacist? Even if you are, are you the OP's doctor or pharmacist? Have you taken a full history, reviewed other meds taken?




Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not seek - or accept - advice from random internet idiots.

If someone suggests to not take the inhaler but to care one just incase, in my mind that seems logical to see if I still need it.
If he said 'nah you'll be grand' I wouldn't give him a second thought..

I know how to make educated and logical decisions on my own behalf, I was simply asking for some input.

mirrorwall14

I would not step off inhalers without docs input having done it myself in the past and ended up in a and e with an unstoppable attack. Preventer inhalers are just that-to prevent an attack! Go to see your doc, get a respiratory referral if necessary from your GP and go about it properly!

sam34

Ok, this is getting too close to medical advice and too heated.

Op- discuss the issue with your doctor before making changes to your prescribed medication.

Locum motion and ardinn, please be civil. No need for terms such as "idiots" and "imbecile"